Stella woke up, and saw that Hammy was gone.
She looked around, and saw Tiger telling Hammy stories of his origins.
Stella walked over to them, and looked at Hammy, who smiled in return.
What have I done? Stella thought to herself, thinking of last night.
"Did you sleep good, Hammy?"
"Yes."
"I'm glad. You need sleep if you want to help regain your strength."
"I know."
The next night, after Tiger was asleep, Stella sat on a rock, crying to herself.
I slept with Hammy! He's only 16, and I'm 35! Not only that,
but I cheated on Tiger, my husband! Stella thought to herself.
"Stella?"
Stella turned around, and saw Hammy standing there.
"Are you okay, Stella?"
"No."
"Its my fault."
"No, its not. It was my fault. I cheated on my husband."
"I'm partly to blame. I slept with you."
"I don't want you blaming yourself, Hammy."
"And I don't want to see you upset, Stella."
Stella looked at him, and more tears formed in her eyes.
She hugged him, and he wrapped his arms kindly around her.
What have I done? He thought to himself...